AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth & Food Security: Northern Nigeria families report children relapsing into malnutrition, with aid workers linking worsening food access to the Iran war’s knock-on effects and Nigeria’s inflation after fuel subsidy removal. Public Safety & Justice: Niger State Police arrested a man masquerading as a cleric in Minna after the tactical abduction of a four-week-old infant; the suspect allegedly confessed he was contracted to procure a baby. Health Alerts in Niger: Niger State confirmed a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Fadikpe, Minna, with one child dead and others treated, as NCDC and UNICEF train infection-prevention teams. Governance & Accountability in Niger: Governor Umaru Bago says he will not investigate former Niger Governor Abubakar Bello, choosing “peace over conflict,” even while citing “files” of alleged misconduct. Media Freedom: Niger freed a journalist from Radio Sahara FM in Agadez after more than a year in detention, amid the military regime’s crackdown on civil society and reporting. Regional Politics: ECOWAS leaders opened a key meeting in Freetown, calling for unity and institutional reforms to restore citizens’ confidence. Travel & Security: The US placed Niger among 23 countries on a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory.
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